I spent a restful weekend, watching “Brothers & Sisters” on the iPad, via Netflix, reading a little, listening to Jodi Picoult’s new book, “Sing You Home”, and doing some artist trading cards. I also made a simple collage using a picture of my brother-in-law, Jim Lang, in all his biker gear, tenderly holding Sadie-beagle on his lap. After doctoring the image with Grungepix (I think that’s what it’s called), I printed it on matte photopaper, cut it out, and collaged it to a background I had already treated to look rusty. Much more interesting than just framing a picture–next project, a Wendy collage. The current piece needs something else, though I’m not sure what, and when it’s finished, I’ll post it here.

Today’s plans include: writing, a conference call, a brief walk, and some brainstorming for the new series, set in a fictional Montana town called Parable. Maybe I’ll throw together a tamale casserole in the slow-cooker, too.